May 14, 1948 – June 2, 2018

CALHOUN — A private memorial service for Jacob Theodore “Ted” Lanehart Jr., 70, of Calhoun, who died in his home on Saturday, June 2, 2018, following several years of declining health, will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

Ted was born on May 14, 1948, in Natchez, the son of the late Jacob T. Lanehart, Sr. and Annie Barth “Peggy” Lanehart.

Ted graduated from Natchez High School in the class of 1966. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Ted worked as a surveyor, in various textile plants and was medically retired from the Kerry Corporation.

Ted was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed camping, hiking, and was a great history buff.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Leona Williams; and his nephew, Rory Carnes.

Survivors include three sisters, Christie Havard and  husband, J.C., of Roxie,  Beth Huff and husband, Richard, of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Julia Nicholson  and husband, Richard, of Bonaire, Georgia; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice or Friends of the Smokies (friendsofthesmokies.org).

Friends may sign the online guest register at www.maxbrannonandsons.com.